Japanese Bilingual Translator/ Administrative Assistant - Owensboro, KY

03 Apr 2025 3:29 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Japanese Bilingual Translator/ Administrative Assistant to join their Owensboro, KY location.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and Japanese and have a strong willingness to learn and adapt.

DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be around the 55k-60k mark, with great benefits such as medical, dental and vision.

Your essential duties would be as follows:

Provide consecutive interpretation between languages for various meetings and interactions.

Interpret and edit written documentation from one language to another.

Support Japanese staff members, visitors, and their families with administrative tasks such as coordinating employee activities and assisting with special projects.

Assist in administrative tasks related to supporting expatriates, including accompanying them to appointments (e.g., hospitals, schools, obtaining driver's licenses).

Occasionally handle after-hours or weekend emergency responses.

Please consider the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Fluency in both English and Japanese is required.

Proficient personal computer and system software skills.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to new situations.

Previous experience in manufacturing is beneficial but not required; training will be provided for manufacturing terminology.